Under HM the King’s Enlightened Leadership, Moroccan Diplomacy Rests on Philosophy of Action, Concrete – Ambassador Hilale

Dakhla – Morocco diplomacy, as deployed under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, rests on a philosophy of “action” and the “concrete” to embody an exceptional trajectory, said, on Saturday in Dakhla, Morocco’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN, Omar Hilale.

Speaking during a keynote address at the 5th MD Sahara Forum, held under the theme “The Atlantic Sahara, a corridor for opening up and connectivity between two continents,” Hilale emphasized that “the royal diplomacy is unfolding as a striking display of an unshakeable conviction: the greatness of nations is measured by their ability to forge their future together, and solidarity is the very foundation of a more just and equitable world order.” Royal diplomacy, the diplomat continued, is based on a “clear philosophy of action, one that focuses on trust rather than mistrust, cooperation rather than isolation, sustainability rather than opportunism, and human dignity rather than domination.” Hilale recalled that this Royal Vision is rooted in the country’s millennia-old heritage, “in the centuries-old dialogue woven between the Atlantic and the Sahara, between the Maghreb, Saharan Africa, and Europe,” which has shaped a resolutely committed and open diplomacy. He said that the fiftieth Green March anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect upon this remarkable path, adding that the Green March represents a diplomatic philosophy that combines historical legitimacy, national unity and positive self-affirmation without negating others. Drawing on the three founding pillars of the UN Charter – development, human rights, peace, and security – Hilale advocated for a coherent and operational diplomacy of “action.” Morocco, he insisted, defends a concrete form of multilateralism that is not limited to proclaiming values but is committed to translating them into tangible initiatives in the service of a more united and sustainable international order. Referring to the first pillar of the UN Charter, namely development, Hilale recalled that the Kingdom considers inclusive growth to be a vector of national stability and regional cooperation. At the heart of Morocco’s vision, he said, lies a conviction: “development cannot be handed down, it must be created together.” He highlighted the role of investment in renewable energy, infrastructure modernization, the promotion of human development, and economic openness as elements of a forward-looking national project. Moroccan diplomacy, far from being a mere symbolic extension, would thus be a strategic lever for this deployment, through concrete partnerships, particularly with African countries and developing states. Hilale considers that the success of this approach proves that Morocco does not settle for simple adherence to UN principles, but converts them to sustainable and cooperative programs. As for the second pillar, he affirmed that human rights represent the base of any society aspiring for cohesion and sustainability. Inscribed in the 2011 Constitution, this conviction is embodied, according to him, in the multidimensional diplomacy: humanitarian action, institutional cooperation, sharing of know-how, spiritual dialogue and security commitment. This “coherence ethic” allows Morocco to transform its local experience to universal standards, mainly in Africa, where the Kingdom is undertaking multiple educational, religious, social and security initiatives to contribute to lasting stability. Regarding the third pillar of the Charter, Hilale emphasized Morocco’s comprehensive view of security challenges. Terrorism, trafficking, humanitarian crises, conflicts, and environmental degradation are not, in his view, isolated phenomena, but symptoms of a profound fragility. Hence the need to rethink security beyond its military dimension, integrating it with food, energy, climate, and human issues. Hilale said that, drawing on its experience, the Kingdom is seeking the presidency of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) starting next January. He argued that this vocation would enable Morocco to bring an authentic African perspective to UN processes and more accurately reflect the continent’s priorities. This commitment is also evident in Morocco’s positions in the Security Council, where it raises African concerns with what it describes as “a voice that articulates the continent’s concerns with strength, lived experience, the authority of concrete commitment, and the credibility of one who does not merely lament crises but acts to prevent them.” He thus emphasized the consistency that runs through Moroccan diplomacy: the harmonization between proclaimed principles and actions taken. The 50th anniversary of the Green March, reinforced by the recent Security Council Resolution 2797, illustrates, in his view, this ability to unite and anticipate.